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On this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast the lads are joined by Miko Hytonen. Miko - often known by the online alias chokes & more - is a BJJ black belt under Santeri Lilius who trains and coaches out of the Scramble Academy in Malaga. Miko shares his introduction to BJJ, various anecdotes from his progression from white to black belt and some details on how he built his social media following. In addition to the interview, Ken eagerly counts down the last few weeks until knee surgery. Mike recaps his recent visit to Malaga, where he met Miko and somehow convinced him to come on this week’s podcast.

Guest:

@chokes_and_more

The Boys' Socials:

@degen_bjj_pod

@that_irish_mike

@degendrifter

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Episode 37: CJI & [Redacted] This week on the Degen BJJ Podcast, Andrew Quinn AKA The Limerick Globetrotter returns to the show to help the lads recap the inaugural CJI event and [redacted] worlds. The trio review the good, the bad and the ugly of the “biggest weekend in grappling” and what might be next for the sport at the top level. In addition to the debrief there's a smattering of reddit rumours and some potential slander. NOTE: Any beeping heard throughout the episode is definitely a sabotage attempt and not due to the lads’ incompetence. Guest: @the_limerick_globetrotter The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @cjiofficial [redacted] Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co

In this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast Mike & Ken are joined by Simon O’Brien. Simon is, amongst many things, a BJJ Black Belt and owner of Pro Sports Grappling & Show Techs and has been a producer of Polaris, Enyo, Cage Warriors. The topics discussed include how to make an event stand out from the crowd and the upcoming Pro Sport Grappling - Reading Open. Prior to the guest the lads talk about their recent away day in Maidenhead, why you shouldn’t quit your vices and Mike’s desire to grapple in speedos. Guest: @showtechs_simon The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @windsor_maidenhead_sub_grapple @monkeymuaythai @prosportgrapplingevents @polaris_professional Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co REGISTER FOR THE READING OPEN: https://prosportgrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/15470

Be careful what you wish for … the Degen BJJ Podcast is back. In this episode the lads attempt to pick up where they left off despite a little ring rust. The conversation covers Mike’s new found vigour for training, Ken's return from injury, a couple of away days and some hints of what is to come on the show this year. Also, for those that thought we’d spent some time away improving the quality or content of the show, there are a couple of technical issues and lots of confusion. The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co

This week on the Degen BJJ Podcast the lads are joined by Jake McHugh. Jake is a professional MMA fighter and BJJ Brown Belt who trains out of Next Generation MMA in Liverpool. The trio discuss Jake's time as a contestant on Oktagon Challenge: UK vs Ireland, his introduction to martial arts and his plans in MMA/grappling. Aside from chatting to Jake, Mike & Ken catch up following the last fortnight's training… or lack thereof. Guest: @jakemchughmma The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @oktagon_uk_ireland @saltandstormfightwear Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com

It’s been a while, but the boys are back! This week on the Degen BJJ Podcast, Mike & Ken are joined by Denis Frimpong. Denis is a pro MMA fighter, BJJ blue belt and contestant on Oktagon Challenge: UK vs Ireland. The conversation covers Denis’ introduction to martial arts, what he’s like when the camera isn’t rolling and his opinions on British & Irish MMA. Before the menace joins the conversation, the lads explain the recent hiatus and let you know what’s in store for future episodes. Guest: @denis_frimpong_mma The Boys’ Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @oktagon_uk_ireland @saltandstormfightwear Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.comxmartial.com

In this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast the lads talk entertainment. The conversation covers the recent Quintet event, upcoming ADCC European Trials and a few viral videos. Mike and Ken weigh up Gi vs NoGi, timelimit vs no-timelimit and knife vs spoon. Once again the pair stray into topics they are grossly under qualified to discuss, but discuss them anyway. Listen this week for all of the above and more, plus your chance to win some free fightwear! The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @adcc_official @quintet_pr @xmartialoffical @flostate.bjj @saltandstormfightwear Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com

The Degen BJJ Podcast is back…a week later than planned due to some technical difficulties. The lads rehash the topics covered in the lost episode and catch-up on their recent training. Mike talks about Gran Canaria and the healing properties of ice baths. In contrast, Ken's been eating tacos in Deptford. It doesn't stop at ice baths, Mike is off the booze and off the mats too! Listen this week to find out why. The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @werdum_maspalomas @london_grapple @ceres_bjj @saltandstormfightwear Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com

This week the lads are joined by Matt Veiga. Matt is a BJJ black belt under Ricardo Feliciano who trains out of Checkmat Murrieta, California. In addition to almost five years as a black belt, Matt is a social media content creator who runs the OSS Nation BJJ Instagram and YouTube channels. During the conversation Matt shares some stories from his 14 years of training Jiu-jitsu in Southern California and some tips on generating social media engagement. Aside from the interview, Mike and Ken struggle with technology; fumble some segues; and talk classical medieval rash guards... What else would you expect from an episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast? Guest: Meathead BJJ Oss nation The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Check out https://saltandstorm.co mentioned in the show!

On this week's episode Mike & Ken are learning about learning. The lads are joined by Paddy - BJJ blue belt & lead trainer at Third Space, London - to talk about different approaches to skill acquisition in BJJ and movement in general. The trio cover what to do if you knock your uke unconscious with a headbutt and whether you should compete in NoGi without ever attending a NoGi class. All this and more on this instalment of the Degen BJJ podcast. Listen now! Guest: https://instagram.com/paddy__daly?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The Boys' Socials: https://instagram.com/degen_bjj_pod?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com